Rusty-bellied Brush-furred Rat

Lophuromys sikapusi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Muridae

About

The rusty-bellied brush-furred rat is a species of rodent in the family Muridae. It is found in Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, and Uganda. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, arable land, and pastureland.

Fun Fact

Out of the Lophuromys rodents, they occupy the largest geographical range.

Quick Facts

Habitat

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Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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